We Met Like This was a cute, fun, fast read. It's the first adult novel by Kasie West and I think it's a good shift for her.

Margot and Oliver met three years ago through a dating app. After a not-so-great first date, they've found themselves repeatedly matching over the years and finally strike up a friendship. Just a friendship. After all, they already know they have nothing in common except their amazing physical chemistry. And that's not enough to build a relationship on, right?

This fun rom-com is Kasie West’s first foray into adult romance. She is known for her YA novels (I especially enjoyed last year’s “Better Than Revenge”). Margot is looking for her magical meet-cute moment, which, according to her, cannot come from an app. She keeps matching with sweetheart Oliver over and over after a not-so-great first date three years ago. Margot is hilarious; she's a no-nonsense mess, and I loved her. Oliver is a quiet computer guy, who is the sweetest and head over heels for Margot. It's great to see their journey to get on the same page.

I’m saddened by the negative reviews that were expecting a YA novel. I feel like it has similar humor to her YA books with spice mixed in. If that’s not your jam then don’t read it. If you’re looking for a funny, spicy rom-com, this one is perfect!

Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, Saturday Books, NetGalley, and Kasie West for an advanced digital copy of this book.

I'm never sure why I love or connect with certain books more than others and this is the latest. I devoured this book in a few hours while at the airport & on a plane which usually doesn't happen. A lovely romance about a young book agent trying to further her career & find the love of her life, preferably via a meet cute. Life doesn't quite follow her plan, but it all works out in the end. A 4.75 star read for me & I hope this author writes more adult novels.

I liked the concept of this book. It was a cute read with lots of great banter. Margot is the imperfect FMC, who is witty, messy yet a hopeless romantic who believes in a meet cute when she falls in love. Oliver has golden retriever energy who is patient and thoughtful. However, the way they met was when they matched on an dating app.

While I kept in mind that Margot is in her mid-20s, where a person is still finding themselves and often make not so smart decisions, there were some behaviour by Margot I felt frustrated by. She was really dismissive of Oliver at first because they keep matching on app. Also, when other characters in the book such as her sister and her boss didn't treat her well, Margot really didn't stand up for herself until towards the end of the book.

Thank you St. Martin's Press for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

*4.5
Thank you, Netgally and St. Martin's Press, for letting me read this book ahead of its release date!

When I found out that Kasie West was releasing her debut adult romance novel, I got so excited because I loved her YA books when I was younger. This book did not disappoint. It's fast-paced, just like her YA books, and has characters that you can relate to.

I loved both of the main characters. We have Margot, whose dream is to become a literary agent. She is also a hopeless romantic who just wants to have her own meet-cute. Then we have Oliver, who has big golden retriever energy and works at home as a software engineer. They have matched on and off on the dating apps for a couple of years. Only going on one date with each other, which ended up as a disaster three years earlier.

I loved the banter between the characters and them mentioning all the bad things that guys can say on dating apps. Which, as someone who has been on them, I can confirm that's very accurate. The only thing I did not like was the miscommunication that happened between Oliver and Margot throughout the book.

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC! all thoughts and opinions are my own ✨

tens across the board, y'all. i was not expecting to love this book this much, but wow—kasie west really did the damn thing!

this was my first time reading kasie's work, so unfortunately, i can't compare this novel to her previous ones. but from what i've gathered, we met like this is her debut adult romance—and what a debut it is! it's funny, sexy, relatable, embarrassing, life-affirming, and basically anything else you could ever want in a rom-com.

margot is a phenomenal protagonist. she's snarky and messy and witty and leads with her heart rather than her head. i want to be her best friend. i found her incredibly relatable, and the author made it so easy to root for her, even when she made some not-so-smart decisions. margot is a human being, and human beings sometimes do dumb shit; it's just how we operate. in margot's case, all of her flaws and missteps set her up for one hell of an arc, which only made me love her more.

and oliver? do not get me started on that gem of a man. he's so supportive and sure of margot, and he believes in her even when she doesn't believe in herself. his quiet thoughtfulness, his steady presence, his tendency to get lost in his own head... in short, he's my dream man. the chemistry between him and margot is tangible and practically jumps off the page. i lost track of how many times i caught myself smiling at their interactions. i fucking adored watching the two of them fall in love.

i keep having to remind myself that this story is fictional and therefore not the same as real life. in other words, i refuse to let the post-happily-ever-after high dupe me into redownloading any of the dating apps. but man, the temptation to hop back online and attempt to reenact margot and oliver's love story is strong. and if that isn't a solid testament to the quality of this novel, then i don't know what is.

First time reading Kacie West and didn’t disappoint.
Thanks NetGalley, Saturday Books and Kacie for letting me read before its release.

Overall Rating 3.5⭐️

This is an ARC review. I want to thank Kasie West and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me the chance to read this book ahead of release day! From a girlie who met her husband on the dating apps I can absolutely agree the apps are MOSTLY trash and not the best place. You just happen to get lucky from time to time.

Margot and Oliver had the worst of worst first dates and always seemed to find a way to swipe right over the next 3 years. Their chemistry was electric shock type chemistry from the start. It only grew with tension and intensity. Margot was obsessed with having a meet-cute and in a roundabout way was able to have it with Oliver. While they had some ups and downs of the getting to know each other phase once they decided to be “friends”, things really came to a head when a somewhat predictable plot twist occurred.

Overall, I enjoyed reading about Margot and Ollie. I LOVED Sloane’s character as well. The side characters gave some punch such as her sister she didn’t have the very best relationship with and her parents. I kind of wish we got the dual POV in this book as it would have really provided that additional context about Oliver.

This book was exactly the swoony, feel-good romantic escape I needed. Kasie West brings all the charm and wit I’ve always loved in her YA books, but with a grown-up glow that made this adult debut feel both fresh and familiar in the best way. I loved how self-aware and layered the story felt. It plays with rom-com tropes in the smartest ways, never mocking them, just loving them a little more honestly. There’s heat and sweetness, vulnerability tucked inside the humor, and such a gentle ache in how their relationship unfolds. The slow-burn tension, the late-night conversations, the little gestures that build into something real, it all felt so honest and earned. I absolutely adored this from beginning to end. It felt like being wrapped in a hug and kissed on the forehead.

Quick and fun and enjoyable! 3.5 stars - would recommend.

I've read all of Kasie West's YA and love her for her storytelling and lighthearted reads. This one is adult-targeted, but still very sweet and compelling.

We Met Like This by Kasie West is a spicy romance. The story follows Margot Hart who dreams of the perfect meet-cute leading to the perfect man. Instead, she’s stuck with disappointing dating app meet-ups and an affair with her boss. Years ago, she matched with Oliver, a guy she had undeniable chemistry with, but their one and only date was a disaster. Still, he keeps reappearing on the same app over the years, popping up again just as Margot quits her job and decides to finally pursue her dream of becoming a literary agent.

As her job situation continues to evolve, Oliver remains a steady presence in her life, and proves more support than she can believe. Their banter is sharp and full of chemistry, making them both incredibly likable characters. They were easy to root for in this heartfelt second-chance romance.

I really enjoyed this story which is filled with witty exchanges, delightfully chaotic meet-cutes, and a moving journey through love, ambition, and finding second chances.

Thank you NetGalley and Saturday Books for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.

I know this book has gotten kind of mixed reviews, but I enjoyed the crap out of it. It was funny, sexy, well paced, and so engaging. I hadn’t read the author’s YA novels, but I will happily read her adult books in the future. Thanks to St. Martin’s/Saturday Books for the ARC.

kasie west was one of my favorite authors during her YA books when i was a teen so it is only fitting that I fell in love with her adult debut in my 20s

of course it was fire, of course there was a slow-burn, of course I predicted the ending but that did not affect my enjoyment!! it's all a part of the kasie west charm ladies and gentlemen!!

Kasie West's debut adult romance was a cute and quick read. I enjoyed it, but I didn't obsess over it. It was a solid, middle-of-the-road book for me. I'd recommend it if you are a big fan of the romance genre and read a lot, but if you're someone who only selects a handful of books to read, I wouldn't necessarily go with this one.

Kasie West’s adult debut was such a delight to read. I’ve been reading her books for years and this one is definitely a new favorite. Margot is a relatable main character, a little too relatable for me haha. I adored this book and I can’t wait for more!

his was a super quick, fun read. The yearning and the amount of times I wanted to scream “get yourself together girl” made it all amazing. It delivered everything the synopsis was selling.

Dnf @ 20% I really wanted to like this one because I enjoy Kasie West's other books, but I really couldn't get past the main character's uncomfortable relationship with her boss.

I liked it, I didn’t love it. It felt a little too…lusty for me. And even though the main character acknowledged she had chemistry with Oliver, I felt like she was so obtuse about the fact that they were a good match. Just because they didn’t have a good “meet cute”? I don’t know, I feel if you like someone enough that doesn’t really matter. I really like Kasie West’s YA rom coms but this one wasn’t anything super special for me.

I could tell this book was great from the beginning! It was an easy read with fun characters. It was a modern love story with dating apps. Also, I love a book about people who love books! Thanks @NetGalley, @StMartinspress @cassiewest for the early release copy!

✨A swipe right can indeed turn into being swept away✨

This book hooked me from the start. The way that Margot left Oliver after their first date had my jaw in the floor because damn.. she did THAT.

Following Margot’s work life was a ride. Her boss Rob was the worst, she had self-doubt, hope, disappointment. You went through a range of emotions watching her find her footing and fighting for herself.

NOW THE BANTER. My goodness. This book had me blushing, laughing out loud, you name it. Margot pulled out the best parts of Oliver and I think he did the same for her as well.

I loved following Margot through her troubles in her love life, work, and family issues. I also really liked how you get some background on Oliver and some depth to his character. They both seemed well thought out.